Egg imports 'more than likely' safe

DIOXIN levels in eggs reaching the UK from affected German farms were "more than likely" well below levels considered safe, the European Commission said yesterday.

By The Newsroom

Published 11th Jan 2011, 12:52 BST

Updated 11th Jan 2011, 20:59 BST

More than 4,700 German farms were closed down last week amid contamination fears.